kanyaw
n · Ibaloi (Inibaloi, Nabaloi)
What does kanyaw mean in Ibaloi?
In Ibaloi, kanyaw is a noun meaning ‘a generic term used in the Cordillera to refer to a significant ritual or collective celebration; also spelled cañao’. Ibaloi (also called Inibaloi or Nabaloi) is an Austronesian language of Benguet province in the northern Philippines.
Definition
- na generic term used in the Cordillera to refer to a significant ritual or collective celebration; also spelled cañao
About Ibaloi: Ibaloi (also called Inibaloi or Nabaloi) is the indigenous Cordilleran language of southern Benguet province in the northern Philippines, with approximately 120,000 native speakers. It is part of the Austronesian language family.